Unit Six Flashcards
Her/ hes
Latin to attach, be fixed
Adherent, incoherent, inherent
Adherent
N: a follower of a person or idea
Root: her
Syn: disciple
Ant: opponent
Incoherent
Adj: Not able to be understood; nonsensical
Root: her
Syn: confused
Ant: clear
Inherent
Adj: existing as a natural part
Root: her
Syn: innate, unborn
Fus
Latin: to pour out
Diffuse, effusive, profuse
Diffuse
Adj: not concentrated or forced; wordy V: to spread out or distribute Root: fus Syn: disperse Ant: concentrate
Effusive
Adj: overflowing with words or feelings; gusting
Root: fus
Syn: enthusiastic
Profuse
Adj: plentiful; abundant
Root: fus
Syn: bounteous
Solu/ solv
Latin: to loosen, to solve
Resolute, dissolute, insoluble
Resolute
Adj: determined steadfast
Root: solu
Syn: unshakeable
Dissolute
Adj: devoted to sensual pleasure; lacking moral restraint.
Root: solu
Syn: dissipated; decadent
Insoluble
Adj: 1) impossible to solve or fix.
2) unable to be dissolved.
Root: solu
Leg
Latin: to select, to choose, together.
Diligent, recollect, sacrilege.
Diligent
Adj: hard working and careful.
Root: leg
Syn: assiduous
Ant: lazy
Recollect
Verb: to remember, to recall
Root: leg